Tether’s $7.5M bet on Bitcoin payments using USDT

As majors sell off, Tether quietly doubles down on turning Bitcoin into a $-settlement backbone via Lightning-native USDT rails. Tether has taken a calculated step to bind USDT more tightly to Bitcoin’s base layer, co-leading a $7.5M financing round for… дальше »

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Vancouver Mayor’s Bitcoin Reserve Dream Hits Legal Wall

Vancouver city staff have recommended that councillors drop Mayor Ken Sim’s Bitcoin motion, which ordered work on accepting payments in BTC and exploring a Bitcoin reserve for part of the city’s funds. дальше »

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Jack Mallers’ Strike cleared to offer Bitcoin brokerage and payments in New York

Strike's approval in New York could catalyze broader adoption of Bitcoin services, intensifying competition and innovation in the fintech sector. The post Jack Mallers’ Strike cleared to offer Bitcoin brokerage and payments in New York appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Strike secures New York BitLicense, opening bitcoin financial services to state residents

NYDFS approval allows the Bitcoin payments company to offer trading, bill pay and custody products across New York. дальше »

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Vancouver Bitcoin plan stalls as city law blocks crypto reserves proposal

Vancouver’s ambition to position itself as a Bitcoin-friendly city is facing a hurdle after city officials advised council to cancel the initiative. The proposal, championed by Mayor Ken Sim, aimed to explore whether the city could hold Bitcoin in its financial reserves and accept cryptocurrency payments. дальше »

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Cardano price prediction as ADA accepted at 137 Spar stores in Switzerland

Cardano’s native token ADA is drawing renewed attention after the Cardano Foundation announced that the cryptocurrency can now be used for payments at Spar supermarkets across Switzerland, marking a real-world adoption milestone for the blockchain network. According to the foundation,… дальше »

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AEON Joins Zano to Expand $ZANO Utility for 50M+ Merchants in Markets

AEON integrates Zano to sure $ZANO payments across 50M+ merchants and to expand real-world crypto utility in global retail and service markets worldwide. дальше »

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KuCoin launches KCS PulseDrop to turn trading and payments into rewards

KuCoin launches KCS PulseDrop to expand the utility of its native token. Users earn points from trading, staking, and payments on the platform. Initiative aims to embed KCS deeper into KuCoin’s ecosystem utility. дальше »

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KuCoin unveils KCS PulseDrop to turn user activity into rewards

KuCoin has announced the launch of KCS PulseDrop, a new engagement-focused rewards framework designed to expand the utility of the KCS token beyond traditional exchange functions. The system converts everyday platform activity—including trading, staking, and payments—into measurable participation rewards, reflecting a broader shift in how platform tokens create value within crypto ecosystems. дальше »

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ADA price stuck near $0.27 despite SPAR payment integration

Cardano (ADA) is now accepted at 137 Swiss SPAR stores via direct wallet payments. ADA’s price remains stagnant near $0. 272 despite retail adoption. The key levels to watch are the $0. 28 resistance and the $0. дальше »

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Cardano partners with Spar: will grocery payments boost ADA?

ADA enters Swiss grocery aisles as Cardano rolls out retail payments through a new partnership with DFX.swiss. дальше »

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Ripple quietly appears inside Wall Street’s stock-clearing system as it expands XRP payments platform

Ripple is sharpening its argument that it can help institutions move value across traditional rails, stablecoins, and blockchain networks. On March 2, DTCC’s National Securities Clearing Corporation updated its MPID directory to add Ripple-owned “Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC” for its first trade. дальше »

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Crossmint, Western Union partner to bring USDPT stablecoin to Solana

Western Union is moving deeper into blockchain payments with a new stablecoin initiative tied to the Solana network. The company has partnered with Crossmint to support the rollout of USDPT, a U. S. дальше »

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У Ripple Payments произошло крупное обновление

Разработчик блокчейн-решений Ripple объявил о масштабном расширении функционала своей платежной системы. Платформа Ripple Payments трансформировалась в полноценную экосистему, позволяющую финансовым институтам проводить расчеты в едином интерфейсе. дальше »

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Banks raise alarm over Kraken’s historic Fed master account approval

The U. S. banking industry is pushing back against the Federal Reserve’s decision to grant crypto exchange Kraken direct access to its core payments infrastructure, warning the move could introduce new risks to the financial system. дальше »

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Satlantis Emerges as Bitcoin-Native Alternative to Luma for Real-World Events

Bitcoin Magazine Satlantis Emerges as Bitcoin-Native Alternative to Luma for Real-World Events Satlantis positions itself as the direct Bitcoin-native alternative to Luma, embedding Lightning wallets for instant BTC payments, Nostr integration for portable data, and just 2% fees—outpacing Luma's rumored Solana ties and higher costs. дальше »

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Kraken just got rare Federal Reserve access in a move crypto firms have chased for years

Kraken has cleared a regulatory hurdle that crypto firms have chased for years: direct access to the Federal Reserve’s core payments infrastructure. On March 4, the exchange said its Wyoming-chartered bank, Kraken Financial, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account, allowing it to settle US dollar payments directly over Fed rails instead of routing […] The post Kraken just got rare Federal Reserve access in a move crypto firms have chased for years appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Kraken got fed up of waiting on TradFi so it built its own bank to access the Fed — and it just worked

Kraken has cleared a regulatory hurdle that crypto firms have chased for years: direct access to the Federal Reserve’s core payments infrastructure. On March 4, the exchange said its Wyoming-chartered bank, Kraken Financial, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account, allowing it to settle US dollar payments directly over Fed rails instead of routing […] The post Kraken got fed up of waiting on TradFi so it built its own bank to access the Fed — and it just worked appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Sui rolls out USDsui stablecoin offering yield access across major DeFi protocols

Sui launches USDsui stablecoin issued by Stripe, expanding payments and DeFi infrastructure across the Sui ecosystem. The post Sui rolls out USDsui stablecoin offering yield access across major DeFi protocols appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Sui launches native USDsui stablecoin to power payments and DeFi

The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its… дальше »

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FATF targets stablecoin wallets: $154B illicit flows in crosshairs

Stablecoins are rapidly expanding beyond crypto trading into payments and cross-border transfers, but regulators are increasingly focused on risks linked to how these assets move between users. A new report from the Financial Action Task Force highlights that peer-to-peer transfers conducted through self-custody crypto wallets can bypass regulated intermediaries, creating potential gaps in anti-money laundering oversight. дальше »

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XRP's 400% Growth Turns into 70% Nosedive as Key Metrics Normalize

XRP Ledger payments volume surged substantially yesterday but returned to the ordinary value so quickly that it feels like a crash. дальше »

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Transacta Partners with CryptoJets to Support Growing Demand for Crypto Payments in Private Aviation

Tallinn, Estonia, 4th March 2026, Chainwire дальше »

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SoFi and Mastercard Partner to Enable SoFiUSD Stablecoin Settlement for Faster Global Payments

SoFi and Mastercard partner to launch SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement, revolutionizing global payments with real-time, regulated blockchain-based transactions. дальше »

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Ripple Expands Stablecoin Platform to 60+ Markets, $100B Volume Surges

Key Takeaways: Ripple diversified Ripple Payments to an end-to-end licensed, stablecoin platform in over 60 markets. The network has already managed over $100 billion payments and has a stablecoin market The post Ripple Expands Stablecoin Platform to 60+ Markets, $100B Volume Surges appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion

The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets. дальше »

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Visa to rollout stablecoin-backed cards in 100+ countries via Stripe’s Bridge

Global payments giant Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to scale stablecoin-backed cards to more than 100 countries. In a statement published on March 3, Visa confirmed that the expanded program will allow businesses and developers to issue… дальше »

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AI Agents Show Strong Preference for Bitcoin Over Fiat, BPI Study Finds

Bitcoin Magazine AI Agents Show Strong Preference for Bitcoin Over Fiat, BPI Study Finds AI agents prefer Bitcoin as a store of value and stablecoins for payments, rejecting traditional fiat in controlled monetary experiments. дальше »

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XRP Price Prediction: What Happens If Ripple’s $100B Payments Network Expands?

Ripple’s XRP feels like it’s standing between two very different stories right now. On the business side, Ripple keeps adding pieces to the puzzle. Ripple Prime is now listed in the NSCC directory, which brings the XRP Ledger a step closer to traditional U. дальше »

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ECB warns stablecoins threaten bank funding as Visa, Mastercard expand

New paper flags risk to bank funding just as payments giants ramp up tokenized settlement. The European Central Bank (ECB) has fired a shot across the bow of the stablecoin industry, warning that widespread use of private tokens could undermine… дальше »

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Ripple Targets Traditional Banking With Major Expansion of XRP-Focused Ripple Payments Service

Ripple unveils a major overhaul of its payments platform, tapping RLUSD and XRP for cross-border settlements. Discover how this upgrade challenges traditional banking. дальше »

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Ripple upgrades its payments platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout capabilities

Ripple's platform upgrade could enhance global fintech efficiency, offering streamlined financial operations and fostering broader blockchain adoption. The post Ripple upgrades its payments platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO

The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion. дальше »

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Best Crypto To Buy: Pepeto Official Launch Date Approaches While Bitcoin Hyper and Digitap Struggle To Keep Up

Stripe just expanded its USDC payment integration to over 30 new countries, allowing merchants to accept crypto payments with instant fiat settlement for the first time. The move signals that mainstream infrastructure for digital assets is accelerating faster than most traders realize. дальше »

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a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments

Eco's innovation could streamline cross-chain transactions, reducing errors and costs, potentially transforming digital asset management. The post a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults

Bitcoin Magazine Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults Cake Wallet has rolled out Bitcoin Lightning Network integration using Breez SDK and a privacy-focused Spark implementation, enabling instant payments while keeping users in full self-custody and limiting on-chain visibility. дальше »

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Revolut’s digital pound trial shifts the UK payments debate from crypto hype to consumer protections and clarity

Revolut is preparing to trial a pound-backed stablecoin inside a regulated stablecoin sandbox in the UK, with testing expected within the current quarter. While this might look like another fintech pilot in the long history of crypto payment tests, the more interesting part sits upstream of the token itself. дальше »

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Banking Giant Barclays Considers Blockchain Payment Platform – Details

Prominent British multinational bank Barclays Plc is exploring the development of a blockchain platform to support payments, signaling a deeper push by traditional finance lenders into digital-asset technology. дальше »

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PengoPay Expands Stablecoin Payments with $USDT and $USDC

PengoPay expands multi-chain stablecoin payments with $USDT and $USDC support across Ethereum and Solana to ensure the secure global crypto transactions. дальше »

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The 'stablecoin sandwich' is dead: Why the next phase of crypto payments is all about the user relationship

The real competitive advantage in stablecoins, the moat that holds competitors at bay, now lies in the distribution held by incumbents, according to the person behind Meta's abandoned Diem token. дальше »

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UK Banking Heavyweight Barclays Weighs Major Step Into Blockchain-Based Payments And Deposits

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Startale Group Taps SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s 1st Yen Stablecoin Backed by Trust Bank

Startale Group and SBI Holdings unite and unveil Japan’s first trust-backed yen stablecoin JPYSC to target regulated digital asset growth and on-chain payments. дальше »

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Block Sec Arena Taps Conflux to Boost Web3 Security and Adoption  

Block Sec Arena integrates with Conflux Network to enhance stablecoin security, strengthen on-chain payments, and support scalable global Web3 adoption. дальше »

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Barclays Bank Begins Exploring Blockchain for Payments

UK top bank Barclays is consulting suppliers to potentially help build a blockchain payments product. дальше »

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Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech. дальше »

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Punters want crypto: UK Gambling Commission explores how to keep bettors on licensed sites

The Gambling Commission said there is increasing searches and consumer demand for crypto payments in the United Kingdom, which sometimes leads them to illegal websites. дальше »

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Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits

Barclays' blockchain exploration signals a shift towards digital asset integration, potentially transforming global banking and payment systems. The post Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting

Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said. дальше »

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Solana запустила инструмент для приема платежей в стейблкоинах

Solana представила Solana Payments с инструментом для моделирования транзакций в реальном времени. Платформа позволяет протестировать весь цикл оплаты — от проверки до финального зачисления и выхода в продакшн. дальше »

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Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Fintech, Crypto Payments at Core

Key Takeaways: Block has been cutting off nearly 4,000 employees, bringing total staff from more than 10,000 down to only less than 6,000. According to Jack Dorsey, AI tools allow The post Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Fintech, Crypto Payments at Core appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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